The Best Overwatch (Series) AlternativesTop First-Person Shooters and other similar apps like Overwatch (Series)

Overwatch is described as 'Team-based shooter where heroes do battle in a world of conflict' and is a first-person shooter in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Overwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Flathub apps. The best Overwatch alternative is Paladins, which is free. Other Overwatch like games are Team Fortress 2, Xonotic, Unreal Tournament and Quake.

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  1. Paladins icon
     16 likes

    Paladins is a fantasy FPS by Hi-Rez Studios, developer of Smite, Tribes Ascend and Global Agenda. It is currently available for PC. As of 2/6/2016 it is in closed beta. When released it will contain small micro-transactions.

    5 Paladins alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Paladins Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Free to play
    4.  In-Game Chat
    5.  Cartoon-style
    6.  Cards System
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    Paladins VS Overwatch

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    André Gama

    Paladins has a card system that makes the game more dynamic and fun.

    Positive commentJan 25, 2018
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    Guest

    More Overwatch-like when compared to Team Fortress II. Paladins is a team focused fantasy based online MOBA, with great graphics and awesome character mechanics!

    Positive commentMay 15, 2017
    4
    Guest

    Similar concept + attribute changing cards.

    Positive commentJan 16, 2017
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    • Almost everyone thinks Paladins is a great Overwatch alternative.

    • Paladins is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Overwatch.

    • Paladins is the most popular free alternative to Overwatch.

    • Paladins is Freemium and ProprietaryOverwatch is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Team Fortress 2 icon
     228 likes

    Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is the sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map. One of the most popular online action games of all time, TF2 delivers constant free updates including new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats.

    27 Team Fortress 2 alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam

    Team Fortress 2 Features

    1.  Class-based
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Free to play
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Unique Classes
    6.  Online co-op
    7.  Player vs Player
    8.  Moddable
    9.  Single player
    10.  Achievements Supported
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    Guest

    Also class based with a lot of the same mechanics (e.g grappling hook, sticky bombs etc.)

    Positive commentDec 19, 2015
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    Guest

    If only Valve cared about this game it would be the most watched and hype E-sport

    Positive commentMar 12, 2020
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    Guest

    Because there is Paladins...

    Negative commentMay 15, 2017
    0
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    • Most users think Team Fortress 2 is a great Overwatch alternative.

    • Team Fortress 2 is Freemium and ProprietaryOverwatch is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Xonotic icon
     107 likes

    Xonotic is a free (GPL), fast-paced first-person multiplayer shooter that works on Windows, OS X and Linux. The project is geared towards providing addictive arena shooter gameplay which is all spawned and driven by the community itself.

    38 Xonotic alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com

    Xonotic Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Portable
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Single player
    5.  Player vs Player
    6.  OPENGL
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Local multiplayer
    9.  GPLv3
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    lukasfriedrich

    Truely free and open source

    Positive commentMay 16, 2019
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    • Some users think Xonotic is a great Overwatch alternative, some don't.

    • Xonotic is the most popular Linux alternative to Overwatch.

    • Xonotic is the most popular Open Source alternative to Overwatch.

    • Xonotic is Free and Open SourceOverwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Unreal Tournament icon
     135 likes

    Unreal is a series of first-person shooter video games developed by Epic Games.

    40 Unreal Tournament alternatives
    Unreal Tournament screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Unreal Tournament Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Moddable
    5.  Single player
    6.  Online co-op
    7.  Offline mode
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  5. Quake icon
     94 likes

    Quake is a classic first-person shooter game that revolutionized the genre with its fast-paced action and innovative multiplayer modes. Originally released in 1996, it continues to be a beloved title among gamers.

    54 Quake alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Quake Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Local multiplayer
    4.  Sci-fi
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    Quake VS Overwatch

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    • Quake is the most popular commercial alternative to Overwatch.

    • Quake is Paid and ProprietaryOverwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Red Eclipse icon
     39 likes

    Red Eclipse is a fun-filled new take on the first person arena shooter, built as a total conversion of Cube Engine 2, which lends itself toward a balanced gameplay, with a general theme of agility in a variety of environments.

    24 Red Eclipse alternatives
    Red Eclipse screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Red Eclipse Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Player vs Player
    4.  Portable
    5.  Online co-op
    6.  Moddable
    7.  Multi-Team CTF
    8.  OPENGL
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  7. Marvel Rivals icon
     3 likes

    Marvel Rivals is a team-based PVP shooter set in the Marvel Universe, allowing players to assemble iconic heroes and villains for strategic battles.

    3 Marvel Rivals alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Marvel Rivals Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Free to play
    3.  Skins
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  8. Warsow icon
     34 likes

    Warsow is a completely free fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, set in a futuristic cartoonish world where rocketlauncher-wielding pigs and lasergun-carrying cyberpunks roam the streets.

    21 Warsow alternatives
    Warsow screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Warsow Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Moddable
    3.  Portable
    4.  Single player
    5.  Multiplayer
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    Warsow VS Overwatch

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    • Warsow is the most popular Web-based alternative to Overwatch.

    • Warsow is Free and Open SourceOverwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Cube 2: Sauerbraten icon
     50 likes

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a free multiplayer/singleplayer first person shooter, built as a major redesign of the Cube FPS.

    43 Cube 2: Sauerbraten alternatives
    Cube 2: Sauerbraten screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Moddable
    4.  Online co-op
    5.  Single player
    6.  Portable
    7.  Fast motion
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  10. Fortress Forever icon
     2 likes

    Fortress Forever is a free game inspired by the earlier versions of the Team Fortress series (Team Fortress Classic and QuakeWorld Team Fortress).

    17 Fortress Forever alternatives
    Fortress Forever screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Fortress Forever Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
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